Matthew Christopher Grau (born December 13, 2004), known professionally as Matt Ox, is an American rapper and singer from Philadelphia. He is best known for his 2017 single "Overwhelming", as well as his guest appearance on XXXTentacion's 2018 track "$$$", which received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and appeared the latter's album ? (2018).
Early life Ox was born in 2004. He is from Lawncrest, Philadelphia. Ox began pursuing hip hop when he was 11 years old. Since releasing music, Ox has been homeschooled.
Career Ox was 12 years old when he released the music video for the single "Overwhelming" in 2017 featuring instrumentals by Oogie Mane. He released singles with Warner before signing with Motown in 2018. In March 2018, he worked with rapper XXXTentacion on the song "$$$", which was featured on his sophomore album, ?. His debut album, Ox, was released October 30, 2018. It includes 11 songs less than three minutes long and has three songs featuring Chief Keef, Key!, and Valee. It was produced by Working on Dying, a Philadelphia-based production crew.
He released his mixtape Sweet 16 on December 13, 2020. He released his first solo extended play on February 12, 2021, a 5-track EP titled Unorthodox. The mixtape and the EP featured no guest appearances from other artists. Ox's second album Year of the Ox released on January 31, 2022. The album featured guest appearances from Lancey Foux and UnoTheActivist.
Artistry Ox's music has been called "dark trap music". Some of his favorite artists include Soulja Boy and Lil B.
Discography Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected details Title Studio album details Ox Released: October 30, 2018 Label: Motown Format: CD, digital download, streaming Year of the Ox Released: January 31, 2022 Label: OX Entertainment Group Format: CD, digital download, streaming
Mixtapes + List of mixtapes, with selected details Title Mixtape details Sweet 16Release: December 13, 2020 Label: OX Entertainment Group Format: Digital download, streaming TeenraveRelease: December 13, 2022 Label: OX Entertainment Group Format: CD, digital download, streaming OXygenRelease: April 20, 2023 Label: Surf Gang Format: Digital download, streaming TeenrageRelease: October 6, 2023 Label: OX Entertainment Group Format: CD, digital download, streaming I Don't Wanna Grow Up Released: August 16, 2024 Label: OX Entertainment Group Format: Digital download, streaming OxytapeRelease: September 1, 2026 Label: OX Entertainment Group Format: Digital download, streaming
Extended plays + List of EPs, with selected details Title EP details OxmasRelease: December 23, 2018 Label: OX Entertainment Group Format: Digital download, streaming Spooky SznRelease: October 27, 2020 Label: OX Entertainment Group Format: Digital download, streaming UnorthodoxRelease: February 12, 2021 Label: OX Entertainment Group Format: CD, digital download, streaming Ai.OxRelease: March 31, 2023 Label: OX Entertainment Group Format: CD, digital download, streaming Oxi Is AliveRelease: December 13, 2024 Label: OX Entertainment Group Format: Digital download, streaming
Singles As lead artist Title Year Album(s) "Overwhelming" 2017 rowspan="5" "Messages" "Athlete" "Deposits" "Tesla" 2018 "Zero Degrees" Ox "Jetlag" "Bag" 2019 rowspan="2" "Oh Dam"
As featured artist Title Year Album(s) "Awesome" 2018 "Kerwin Frost Scratch That" 2019 The Creator "PAUSE" 2020 Cheetah Bend "Breakdown" 2021 "No Limit" 2023 "Ice Castles" 2023Fever Dream "HI-FASHION" 2026DUALITY
Other charted songs Title Year Peak chart positions Album(s) USBub. USR&B/HH "$$$" 2018 2 45 ?
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